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Khlong Phanom National Park
Khlong Phanom National Park is a national park in Thailand, established in 2000, covering 410 km² (158 sq mi). It is the #52 largest of Thailand's 152 national parks.
- Area
- 410 km²
- Established
- 2000
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- URT · 56 km
Nearest airports to Khlong Phanom National Park
- 1 URT56 kmstraight line
- 2 KBV91 kmstraight line
- 3 HKT94 kmstraight line
More about Khlong Phanom National Park
Khlong Phanom National Park is one of 152 national parks in Thailand. It covers 410 km² (41,000 ha) — about 52% of the size of New York City, making it the #52 largest national park in Thailand (0.6% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2000, 26 years ago — the first national parks in Thailand date back to 1962. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Khlong Phanom National Park
The closest airport is Surat Thani Airport (URT), about 56 km away — around 1 h 13 min by car; alternatively Krabi International Airport (KBV, 91 km). Other national parks within reach include Khao Sok (739 km²), Si Phang Nga National Park (248 km²), Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park (125 km²) and Laem Son National Park (315 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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